Brake Pads - Installation

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Front brake caliper shown, rear calipers similar.

NOTE: DO NOT add grease to guide pins, pin bushings, housing shoe face or anchor bracket rails. Clean anchor bracket rails and housing shoe face with brake cleaner prior assembly of new linings.






NOTE: Brake caliper slide bolts (guide pins) (1) should be free from debris.

1. Position the brake caliper/pads and tighten the brake caliper slide bolts (guide pins) (2) to:
a. Front - 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.)
b. Rear - 27.5 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)
2. Install the caliper slide bolt dust shields.





3. Install the brake caliper tension clip (1).
4. Install wheel and tire assembly Service and Repair.
5. Remove supports and lower vehicle.
6. Pump brake pedal until caliper pistons and brake pads are seated and a firm brake pedal is obtained.